News
Reflecting on 2024: UNU-MERIT’s Commitment to Global Challenges
A snapshot of UNU-MERIT’s impact and contributions towards international sustainable development over the past year.
Announcement
2024 Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS
A message from our Director Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi to mark the end of 2024.
News
Advancing Policy Coherence Through Landscape Approaches
A side event of UNCCD COP16 showcased innovative practices that integrate diverse land values and empower communities.
News
UNU-MERIT and IDOS Formalize Collaboration to Tackle Global Challenges
Our Partnerships Specialist Dr. Diego Salama explains how UNU-MERIT is working together with the German Institute of Development and Sustainability.
News
UNCCD COP16 Side Event Explores Landscape Approaches for Socio-Ecological Resilience
Experts discussed integrated landscape approaches to enhance socio-ecological resilience and address challenges in land and water management.
News
UNU Signs Memorandums of Understanding with JUSSCA and Guardian Girls International
Under the new agreements, UNU, JUSSCA and GGI will advance the SDGs and gender equality through collaborative programmes and events.
Article
AI’s Critical Digital Transformation Role in Public Governance
By aligning with the AU’s strategies, South Africa can set a precedent for how digital transformation can serve as a catalyst for governance.
Article
Expert-Speak: Standards for AI Governance Are Necessary for Africa’s Flourishing Future
By prioritizing robust governance and leveraging expertise of institutions like UNU, Africa can harness AI to drive sustainable development.
Article
Improving Tax Administration and Data Access — Contributions to the Financing for Development Elements Paper
By focusing on capacity-building and collaboration, UNU-WIDER recommendations provide actionable pathways to address systemic financing challenges.
Commentary
Unpacking COP29: A Base to Build On?
More than 70,000 delegates attended the climate summit COP 29 in Baku.